In the field of anti money laundering, many lawyers fall into the trap of conflating source of funds with source of wealth. They treat them as a single requirement when they are in fact two distinct obligations. One is a forensic look at a specific pot of money. The other is a holistic assessment of… Read more: The AML compliance gap no one wants to talk about

In 2026, one of the most serious anti money laundering risks facing law firms is the rise of synthetic identity fraud. These are not stolen identities, but entirely fabricated ones, built using a mix of real data such as National Insurance numbers and fake details including names, addresses and AI generated images. The result is… Read more: The ghost client and AML risk for law firms in 2026

For years, many law firms have treated the Conveyancing Quality Scheme has been seen as a badge of honour, renewed annually to keep lender panels satisfied and operations running smoothly. That approach may no longer be enough. The regulatory environment has changed. As of 2020 the Solicitors Regulation Authority started increasing its focus on anti… Read more: Is CQS accreditation a safety net or a false sense of security?